NBP-RecAide-REC -Recreation Aide

SALARY: Up to $16.00/per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Softball Commissioner, this position is responsible for maintaining athletic fields and landscaped areas. Duties include mowing grass, operating maintenance equipment, setting up and marking playing fields according to specifications, and repairing and maintaining equipment. Additional related tasks may be assigned as needed.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety

SCHEDULE: Schedule will be up to 29 hours per week. The schedule may vary, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, depending on weather conditions and departmental needs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Not applicable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

• Provides support for athletic events as needed

• Ability to work independently and efficiently on assigned tasks.

• Performs routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, weed eating, and spraying to ensure field readiness and aesthetic appeal.

• Remove debris from playing fields and surrounding areas to maintain a clean and safe environment

• Assist in the preparation and repair of playing surfaces to ensure optimal payability and safety

• Apply field markings and set up equipment for games and practice sessions according to schedule

• Maintains fencing and other surrounding structures

• Keeps records of completed daily work

• Conduct facility maintenance tasks to ensure that all amenities are in good working condition

• Responsible for ordering and delivering necessary field maintenance supplies and facilities

• Inspects condition and cleanliness of facilities; prioritizes cleaning based on facility usage

• Communicate with part-time staff regarding work priorities and schedule changes

• Maintains clean and safe work areas, tools, and equipment

• Be able to communicate with the public as needed, good customer service

• Maintains a positive attitude and consistent performance

• May be required to work heights of 10ft or more on ladders

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.

• Two year experience in athletic field maintenance, grounds maintenance and recreation programs preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in field maintenance, recreation programs grounds maintenance.

• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.

• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:

• Valid Driver?s license required.

EQUIPMENT:

Pickup truck, miscellaneous hand and power tools, lawn boys, weed eaters, riding mowers, field liners, painters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except when operating power equipment.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management?s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.

REQUIRED

Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Employee Background check

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer